Jack Bech WR TCU | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Jack Bech WR TCU
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Multi-Role Receiver | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 02/21/2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.55 seconds (33%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 23.0 DOB: 02/18/2002 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Multi-Role Receiver | |
| Last Updated: 02/21/2025 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.55 seconds (33%*) | |
| Age: 23.0 DOB: 02/18/2002 | |
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 85.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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73% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| QB Rating When targeted: | 125.9 | |
| Hands: |
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91% |
| Short Receiving: |
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87% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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92% |
| Deep Threat: |
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92% |
| Blocking: |
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81% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
2nd - Late
Overall Rank:
#65
Position rank:
#9
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| College Games: 45 College Snaps: 1527 | ||
ESPN RATING: 80/100
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247 RATING: 89/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| David Bell - Purdue |
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81% |
| Xavier Hutchinson - Iowa State |
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77% |
| Ryan Flournoy - Southeast Missouri State |
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77% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Jack Bech emerged as a multi-sport star at St. Thomas More High School, where he didn't just play football – he dominated. The 6'1", 214-pound receiver helped lead his team to two state championships in football while also securing three straight basketball titles, showcasing the athletic versatility that would later define his college career. As a senior, Bech put up video game numbers with 1,391 yards and 16 touchdowns, earning first-team all-state honors and drawing attention from premier programs nationwide.After initially committing to Vanderbilt, Bech flipped to LSU where he immediately made an impact, leading the Tigers with 43 receptions as a true freshman. Following a sophomore season that saw limited opportunities, he transferred to TCU where he would ultimately find his groove. The move proved transformative – in 2024, Bech exploded for 1,034 yards and nine touchdowns, joining an elite group of TCU receivers to eclipse the 1,000-yard mark alongside NFL first-rounders Josh Doctson, Quentin Johnston, and Jalen Reagor.
His collegiate journey culminated in an emotional MVP performance at the 2025 Senior Bowl, where he honored his late brother Tiger by wearing his number 7 jersey. The six-catch, 68-yard showing with the game-winning touchdown served as a powerful testament to both his playing ability and mental fortitude. Beyond the numbers, Bech's career has been marked by clutch moments – from his crucial fourth-down conversion against Texas A&M as a freshman to his 200-yard eruption against UCF in his final season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Elite catch focus and concentration in traffic - consistently extends away from his frame and snags throws with vice-grip hands even with defenders draped all over him
- Master of controlling catch space - uses sophisticated body positioning and timing to box out defenders like a power forward posting up in the paint
- Runs with controlled anger after the catch - consistently breaks first contact and shows outstanding contact balance when working through traffic
- Advanced understanding of finding soft spots against zone coverage - sits down in windows with veteran savvy and presents a clear target
- Physical hands fighter in press coverage - employs quick, decisive counters to defeat jam attempts and maintain clean release paths
- Exceptional ball tracking on deep throws - adjusts naturally to the ball in flight and rarely gets thrown off by late defensive contact
- Creates late separation at the top of routes through subtle push-offs and veteran savvy that borders on artistry
- Reliable chain-mover who rises to the moment - delivered multiple critical fourth-down conversions throughout his college career
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Lacks ideal long speed to consistently separate vertically - struggled to stack corners who can match his physicality through the stem
- Route breaks can be rounded off rather than sharp - takes extra steps to gear down which allows defensive backs to stay in phase
- Despite size and strength, blocking effort and technique are inconsistent - will sometimes lose focus and fail to sustain through the whistle
- Single season of high-end production raises questions about consistency and development trajectory at the next level
- Average explosiveness out of breaks limits separation potential against NFL-caliber corners in man coverage situations
Scouting Report: Summary
Bech's film shows a receiver who can step in and contribute from day one in the right system. The fit matters here - teams running heavy play-action and needing a reliable intermediate target should have him higher on their board than those looking for a vertical field-stretcher. His skill set screams third-day steal, especially given his proven ability to win in contested situations and create after the catch.The more tape I watch, the more convinced I am that Bech will outperform several receivers drafted ahead of him. He's not going to burn anyone deep, but his combination of physicality, route polish, and vice-grip hands reminds me of how Anquan Boldin carved out a stellar career without elite speed. Teams will need to scheme him touches in the short and intermediate areas where his strength and contact balance can shine. A creative offensive coordinator will move him around the formation, using him in bunch sets and as the point man in stack releases to help defeat press coverage.
In a class full of height-weight-speed specimens, Bech stands out as a player whose game is built on technical mastery rather than raw tools. He's shown enough on film to project as an immediate contributor in three-receiver sets, with the upside to develop into a dependable WR3 who quarterbacks trust in critical situations. Don't overthink this one - Bech is the type of receiver who simply knows how to get open and make tough catches when it matters most.
Written By:
Eli Cooper (Big 12)
Jack Bech percentiles vs other Wide Receivers (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Jack Bech (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
62.9
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
8.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.